This just in from the buyer of the 18K-Mile 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL that was purchased via BaT Auctions on 06/15/17 (link):

“Thank you Bring A Trailer for your presence in the marketplace for some wonderful vehicles. I’ve been “hunting” for a Mercedes with such an exceptional provenance, and thankfully, found this car.

This fine example of a 1982 380SEL which has been a treat to drive and have in my garage. I debated about using it as a daily driver after first taking ownership of the car back in early summer of 2017, but came to the conclusion to drive it and enjoy it every single day that I can. Over my 2013 Acura MDX – which I also love.

The condition of the vehicle is stellar – I took ownership at a stunning 17,995 miles with all original books, window sticker, original bill of sale, service history, toolkit, notes from the secretary for the President of the oil company about the car, Polaroid photos of it in sitting with dust on it from it being stored in a warehouse for many, many years, and of course, hard hats from the oil company based in the Panhandle of Texas left in the trunk of the vehicle.

A stunning car, and am so pleased to have been able to call it ‘mine.’